Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen - Ebony Versus Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel - Ash Brown
Updated on January 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen 21 ingredients
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel 23 ingredients
About this product
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen 21 ingredients
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel 23 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acrylates Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLaureth-21
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77266
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Pvp, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Laureth-21, Steareth-20, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77266, CI 77491, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Laureth-21
CleansingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingCI 77266
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Vp/Va Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Carbomer, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, Laureth-21, Sodium Dehydroacetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triisopropanolamine, CI 77266, CI 16035, CI 19140, CI 42090, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWe don't have a description for Laureth-21 yet.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen 21 ingredients
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel 23 ingredients
Reviews
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pen 21 ingredients
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel 23 ingredients
This brow pen is easy to use and the pigment is just right. This is perfect for beginners. I use this whenever I’m on a rush. This comes with a gel but I don’t use it because it doesn’t hold my brows.
